When one spouse is earning a significantly higher income than the other, particularly if the couple was married for a long time, courts may order that spouse to pay the lesser-earning spouse spousal support in the event of a divorce. California courts may award the...
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Can a custodial parent live in and defer sale of a marital home?
Property division in a California divorce is often viewed from the perspective of which person gets to retain what. That could include bank accounts, investments, real estate, automobiles and items of sentimental value among many other things. However, other...
Three ways to deal with a lying spouse during divorce
Your lying spouse isn’t going to stop being dishonest just because they’re subjected to your divorce’s legal process. Therefore, as you prepare to enter your marriage dissolution, you’ll need to find ways to prove that your spouse is being dishonest. This may be the...
Top signs that your marriage is headed toward divorce
Almost every marriage has its ups and downs. In most instances, spouses who find themselves in conflict figure out how to resolve the matter and move on. If you’re reading this blog post, then you’re probably wondering when your martial disputes aren’t just...
How long do I have to wait to get divorced?
Once you have realized that you are headed for divorce, one of your biggest questions is likely to be how long the process takes. The answer to that question is different for every case. Just as every marriage is different, so is every divorce, and there is no exact...
Deciding to divorce or legally separate
Sometimes no matter how hard a couple tries, their marriage comes to an end. In California, these couples have the option to divorce or to legally separate. Divorce and legal separation overview When a couple decides to divorce, they are legally ending their marital...
The challenges of a gray divorce
Divorce can be difficult, no matter what age the spouses are when it happens. However, gray divorce brings its own set of challenges. Gray divorce The term “gray divorce” refers to divorces that occur among couples who are over the age of 50 or who have been married...
Fault Divorce: No good for anyone
Fault divorce prolongs conflict, increases expenses, and hinders healing, making it detrimental to both parties involved, highlighting the need for a no-fault divorce system.
Don’t forget to update your will after divorce
Divorce in California involves many different steps and the process can be complex. By the time your divorce is final, you may breathe a sigh of relief, happy that you can finally move on with your life as a single person. However, there are some loose ends that...
What is the USFSPA?
Military service transforms lives for those who serve and their families. At times, the demands generate friction and feelings that only a separation or divorce can resolve. Although the emotional complications can overwhelm both spouses, a federal law exists to aid...